Estrogen And Brain Health
Hyperandrogenism:
- Acne
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Amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) - Changes in female body contours
- Decrease in breast size
- Increase in body hair in a male pattern (
hirsutism ) such as on the face, chin, and abdomen - Oily skin
Virilization:
- Clitoromegaly (enlargement of the clitoris)
- Deepening of the voice
- Increase in muscle mass
- Temporal balding (thinning hair and hair loss)
Signs and tests
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